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Mr. Nabil G. Sawabini

رئيس الهيئة الادارية - Chairman

Mr. Nabil G. Sawabini

رئيس الهيئة الادارية - Chairman

In September 2004, Nabil Sawabini founded and became Chairman and CEO of MENA Capital SAL. In 1996, he founded and became President and CEO of Middle East Capital Group (MECG), a regional Investment and Merchant Banking firm headquartered in Beirut. Mr. Sawabini was earlier with J P Morgan, where he spent twenty years in the US, Europe and the Middle East in positions of increasing responsibility, including Managing Director and Head of Global Asset Services, Head of International Securities Sales and Trading, Senior Vice President in Investment Banking and Specialized Finance (Petroleum, Shipping, and Commodities) as well as Treasury and Foreign Exchange. In 1991/1992, Mr. Sawabini became President of the American University of Beirut (AUB) Alumni of North America, after serving on the board for four years. He is also founder and Chairman of the Entrepreneurial Development Foundation (EDF), since its inception in 1999, and Chairman of several financial and real estate companies. Mr. Sawabini graduated from AUB with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.

Mrs. Rania Frem El-Khoury

Vice Chairman - نائب رئيس مجلس الهيئة الادارية

Mrs. Rania Frem El-Khoury

Vice Chairman - نائب رئيس مجلس الهيئة الادارية

Executive Director and board member of Georges N. Frem Foundation. Rania Frem el Khoury started her professional career as Marketing and Business Development Manager at one of Indevco’s industrial manufacturing facilities in Lebanon from 1990 to 1998. Thereafter, she spearheaded the establishment of the non-profit organization originally named “Indevco Foundation” to perpetuate the vision, goals and practices of the Founder through pioneering programs aimed at fostering economic development and nurturing a pluralistic and democratic society. Mrs. Frem El-Khoury holds a business degree from the Lebanese American University and has attended several Management Development programs at leading educational institutions in the US and Europe. She also serves on the board of some key development organizations.

Mrs. Joumana Aoun

Treasurer - أمين صندوق

Mrs. Joumana Aoun

Treasurer - أمين صندوق

Business growth specialist, advisor and executive coach dedicated to helping Small and Medium enterprises meet their growth objectives;
Over twenty years of experience in management, strategic planning, marketing, organizational behavior, human resources, motivation, leadership and team work;
Led and managed multinational and local companies in various sectors and industries;
Provided consultancy and training for a portfolio of varied clients (NGO’s, holdings, SME’s, Large enterprises;
Pre-qualified consultant and coach with EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) in Beirut.

Mrs. Afaf Mikhael

Secretary - أمين السر

Mrs. Afaf Mikhael

Secretary - أمين السر

Afaf Mikhael has over 25 years’ experience in NGOs management and is extensively specialized in grants management, microfinance, capacity building and vocational training for MSMEs, SMEs and startups with focus on women and youth on the National and the European scene. She acted as a Consultant for Capacity building training, Micro-Finance and SME issues, and Research & Studies for an Institute in Brussels. She is adept in managing operations of Micro-Finance Corporations, encompassing Financial Management of Institution, Scrutiny of Feasibility Projects, Account Adjustments, Debt Repayment Plans, Evaluation of Reports, Impact Studies, Fund Raising, Liaisons with Marketing Department, Review of Audit Reports, and Settlement of Audit Issues. Her all time motto is: “if you have a dream and you have commitment and discipline, you can do it”. Throughout her years of experience, she spread this motto among the less privileged areas of Lebanon with a special target on Women and Youth to enhance the individual capacity for the best of humanity.

Mr. Ramzi El Hafez

Member - عضو

Mr. Ramzi El Hafez

Member - عضو

Ramzi El Hafez is the founder of InfoPro, a publishing house, market and economic research firm, business and financial consultancy, and conference organizer. InfoPro publishes Lebanon Opportunities and a number of other publications, business reference books, and websites. He sits on the board of several public, trade, NGO, and charitable organizations. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA, both from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Mr. Samir Saliba

Member - عضو

Mr. Samir Saliba

Member - عضو

Samir Saliba is a Lebanese entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience. He is the founder and owner of Mike Sport, the biggest sports retail store in Lebanon with branches open across the region.
An avid hiker and nature lover Samir is passionate about the environment as well as empowering the Lebanese youth and building the capacity of the Lebanese productive sector. Samir is actively engaged in various community based activities and Lebanese public life, fighting corruption and pushing for positive change in Lebanon.

Mrs. Ghida Chaaban

Member - عضو

Mrs. Ghida Chaaban

Member - عضو

Ghida Chaaban earned her bachelor degree at Beirut Arab University and worked as a Senior Medical Representative at Pfizer. In 2014, she moved to Novartis Pharma and currently works as an Executive Product Specialist in the Ophthalmology Department, handling major institutional relationships, involving cross-functional coordination within Novartis. Ghida has been assigned as a “Training Ambassador” to train and develop specific programs for associates in her company. She also develops Compliance Training Programs in the Levant based on Novartis Global Standard Operating Procedures. She joined EDF as an Executive Committee Member in early 2020.

Board of trustees

Mr. Rami El Nimer

Mr. Sharif Idriss

H.E. Mr. Yassine Jaber

Mrs. Bushra Jabr

Mr. Walid Rasamny

Mr. Talal Shair

Mr. Wajih Biziri

Mr. Mark Khoury

Mr. Nazih Khatar

Mr. Hassan Kronfol

Mr. Walid Salamoun

Mr. Shafic Tabet

Dr. Hayyan Haidar

Mr. Salah Osseiran

Mr. Rafic Gazzaoui

Mrs. Nayla De Freige

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